Here the em-dash—which many of us academics use regularly—responds to the allegations—which were always without foundation—that em-dash usage indicates content is generated by AI.

https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-em-dash-responds-to-the-ai-allegations

The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations

Our most-read article of 2025. (Originally published Juily 17, 2025.) - - -“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academi...

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